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Guides, trusted creators, and resources to help you navigate the SEND system with confidence. Reviewed before published, written in plain English, built for parents and used by professionals.
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What are you dealing with?
Find guides and resources for the situation you are navigating right now.
- 02DLADisability Living Allowance: applying, evidencing, and appealing decisions.
- 03EvidenceBuilding and organising evidence to support your child's case.
- 04TribunalsPreparing for and navigating SEND tribunal hearings.
- 05School SupportWorking with schools to get the right provision in place.
- 06DiagnosisNavigating the assessment and diagnosis process.
Featured guides
Step-by-step guidance
Plain-English walkthroughs of the things that matter most when you are navigating SEND.
EHCP
How to request an EHCP assessment
Any parent can request an EHC needs assessment. This guide walks you through who to contact, what to include, and what happens next.
DLA
Applying for DLA for your child
Disability Living Allowance for children can help with the extra costs of caring for a disabled child. This guide covers eligibility, the form, and what evidence to include.
Contributors
Trusted voices in SEND
Curated parents, advocates, and professionals creating quality SEND content.
Featured
SEND Together
SEND Together creates accessible, jargon-free guides for parents navigating the EHCP process. Their content is grounded in lived experience and reviewed for accuracy.
Verified
DLA Explained
A parent-led resource helping families understand and apply for Disability Living Allowance. Practical, honest, and focused on what actually works.
Library
Videos, templates, and reading
Curated resources from trusted sources, with the type and source surfaced up front.
Article
IPSEA: Your guide to EHC plans
A comprehensive overview of EHC plans, EHC needs assessments, and SEND tribunal appeals from IPSEA, the independent SEND legal advice charity. Covers the full process from assessment request through to appeal.
IPSEAFreeArticle
Contact: What is an EHC plan?
Contact's guide to EHC plans, explaining the legal structure of an EHCP and what each section (A through K) must contain, so you can check whether your child's plan meets the requirements.
ContactFreeVideo
Contact: How to claim DLA for your child
A clear, step-by-step guide from Contact on completing the DLA claim form, covering the care and mobility components with worked examples.
ContactFree
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